There are 4 ways to get from Lyon to Roanne by train, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Roannetrain Ter / ...
1h 19m€18–28Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Lyon to Roanne80.5 km
1h 29m€5–6Bus
- Take the bus from Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routiere to Roanne Gare Routierebus Autocar
1h 55m€8–24Drive 81.4 km
- Drive from Lyon to Roannecar 81.4 km
1h 9m€15–22
Lyon to Roanne by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Roanne is to rideshare which costs €5 - €6 and takes 1h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon to Roanne is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs €14 - €22.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routiere and arriving at Roanne Gare Routiere. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 55m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Roanne. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 19m.
The distance between Lyon and Roanne is 93 km. The road distance is 81.4 km.
The best way to get from Lyon to Roanne without a car is to train which takes 1h 19m and costs €18 - €28.
The train from Lyon Part Dieu to Roanne takes 1h 19m including transfers and departs hourly.
Lyon to Roanne bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routiere station.
Lyon to Roanne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
The best way to get from Lyon to Roanne is to train which takes 1h 19m and costs €18 - €28. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €8 - €24 and takes 1h 55m.
What companies run services between Lyon, France and Roanne, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France?
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Roanne hourly. Tickets cost €18–28 and the journey takes 1h 19m. Alternatively, SNCF Bus operates a bus from Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routiere to Roanne Gare Routiere twice daily. Tickets cost €17–24 and the journey takes 1h 55m. FlixBus also services this route 4 times a week.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Roanne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–28
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Bus from Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routiere to Roanne Gare Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routiere to Roanne Gare Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Lyon to Roanne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–6
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Lyon to Roanne bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Roanne Gare Routiere station.
Lyon to Roanne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Roanne station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Roanne is 81 km. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Lyon to Roanne.
Book your Lyon to Roanne train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Lyon to Roanne bus tickets online with Omio, 12go.asia and FlixBus.
There are 477+ hotels available in Roanne.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Lyon and Roanne. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.